GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

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probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another